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Made with fresh or frozen raspberries, this sweet and tangy Raspberry Vinaigrette comes together in mere minutes! Perfect for salads and more!
Reasons to Love Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Perfectly Sweet and Savory. The raspberries not only add a beautiful hue to the salad dressing, they add a naturally sweet, bright fresh flavor to salad dressing. Finished with olive oil and onion powder, and red wine vinegar this dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy.
- Better Ingredients. Instead of being made with dozens of ingredients, excess sodium, and added sugars and food colorings, this homemade raspberry vinaigrette is made with just a handful of ingredients and real raspberries. It is not only better for you, but tastes better too!
- Versatile. This Raspberry Vinaigrette is delicious on simple salads, fruit salads, or even chicken salads. It also makes a great marinade for fish or chicken, as it adds a nice subtle sweetness to the proteins.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
Recipe Highlights
Ingredients for Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Raspberries: This recipe works using fresh or frozen raspberries. If you are using frozen raspberries, simply defrost the berries before preparing the dressing.
- Grape Juice: This may sound like an odd ingredient for a homemade salad dressing, but the grape juice brings out the natural sweetness of the raspberries perfectly and replaces the need for adding refined sugars.
- Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is the best-suited vinegar for Raspberry Dressing. If you don't happen to have red wine vinegar on hand, substitute it with white wine or champagne vinegar.
How to Make Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette
Making raspberry vinaigrette is one of the easiest recipes! Simply blend and strain if desired.
- Blend Ingredients. I recommend using a mini food processor or blender to prepare this raspberry dressing. It is as simple a combining all the ingredients and processing until the raspberries are broken down and the dressing is creamy. Just look at that color!
- Strain If Desired. To strain or not to strain is a personal preference. Raspberries do have tiny seeds so if you want a smooth dressing, it is best to strain the dressing over a fine-mesh strainer to remove any those tiny seeds.
Serving Suggestions
This Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing is delicious on salads and used as a marinade.
- Dress a Salad: My personal favorite way to serve this raspberry vinaigrette is in a simple salad made with mixed greens, fresh raspberries, and slivered chopped almonds. It is also a great option for dressing a Kale Apple Salad or a Strawberry Spinach Salad.
- As a Marinade for Chicken: Place defrosted or fresh chicken into a resealable bag. Pour ½ cup dressing over chicken, seal bag, and toss to coat both sides of chicken with dressing. Marinade the chicken in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours before grilling or baking.
- As a Marinade for Fish: Place defrosted or fresh fish into a shallow container and pour dressing over fish, turning to coat both sides of fish with dressing. Cover and place in the refrigerator to let the fish marinade for 20-30 minutes before grilling or baking.
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Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette
An easy raspberry vinaigrette made with fresh raspberries that is both sweet and savory at the same time.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup grape juice, or water
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend together 6 ounces fresh raspberries, ½ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup grape juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Pour the dressing through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds if desired.
- Store the dressing in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
Grape Juice: Use 100% white or red grape juice, which will help sweeten the dressing. Feel free to replace with water.
To Use as a Marinade
- For Chicken: Place defrosted or fresh chicken into a resealable bag. Pour ½ cup dressing over chicken, seal bag, and toss to coat both sides of chicken with dressing. Marinade for anywhere from 2 to 24 hours before grilling or baking. (I find 8-12 hours is best)
- For Fish: Place defrosted or fresh fish into a shallow container and pour dressing over fish, turning to coat both sides of fish with dressing. Marinade for 20-30 minutes before grilling or baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 4gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.8mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This post was originally published in 2017 but updated in 2024 with new photos.
I only make homemade salad dressings and decided to give your raspberry vinaigrette a try. I tried it without straining but I preferred the strained, smoother texture. I used organic apple juice since it was what I had on hand. I knew my family and guests seem to prefer a less tart dressing so I added honey to taste. My husband loved his taste test (so did I) so I quickly put it in the freezer to save for card night's gourmet dinner! Super tasty!
I am glad you enjoyed Marilyn! I hope your guests do as well.
Tastes great so far, but my husband convinced me to put in a little extra honey. Can’t wait to put it on a spinach salad tonight with strawberries and almonds!
Enjoy Mariana! This will be delicious--with or without a little more honey 😉
Can you freeze dressing? Or how long will it last in fridge? Thanks!
Hi Raleigh! This dressing will last in the fridge for 7 days. You can freeze this dressing since it is dairy free, just leave a bit of room in the container for it to expand.
This is so much better than the stuff I bought at the stores!!!
I am so glad you enjoyed this Jessica! Homemade is often best.
What should I add to. Mesclun salad (besides rasberries)? I can't eat nuts. Just the leafy base, or any other substantial ingredients that you can think of? Thanks.
Hi Rosie! We love to add apples, blackberries, chunks of sharp cheddar, red onions, even avocado. Hope that gives you some ideas. Enjoy
Is a serving a tablespoon ? Thanks !
I made it today. Yummy ! 🥰
Yes, 1 tablespoon Angela! And so glad you enjoyed 🙂
Loving this fresh and elegant dressing recipe! So perfect for Summer!
Thanks Jenn! It does add a nice bright flavor to salad!